Defence has taken major steps to strengthen its warfighting edge with the establishment of the Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Directorate, which has now reached initial operating capability. The 17-person team - comprising ADF (full-time and reservists) and Australian Public Service employees - recently deployed to Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, where they conducted live testing and GPS-denial exercises at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal and Delamere Air Weapons Range. As the threat landscape evolves, the Joint PNT Directorate will continue to drive innovation and readiness, ensuring Australia's integrated force can operate, survive and prevail in the information age.
Author: John Pike
Published at: 2025-08-25 22:28:45
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